Over the past five years, motorcycles have remained one of the most vulnerable road user groups across both Wairarapa and the wider Wellington region. Rural roads, winding hill routes, intersections, changing weather conditions, and higher-speed open roads all increase risk for riders. Locally, common contributing factors continue to include loss of control on bends, speed, inexperience, and unfamiliarity with regional roads. Wairarapa’s popular riding destinations such as the Remutaka Hill corridor and scenic back-country routes attract both local and visiting riders, making ongoing rider education essential. Nationally, Waka Kotahi reports motorcyclists are consistently over-represented in deaths and serious injuries compared with other road users.
Our Motorcycle Safety Education programme works collaboratively with ACC, NZTA Waka Kotahi, Ride Forever, Motorcycle Collective and a range of local riding groups to help riders build confidence, improve roadcraft, and stay safer for life. Through coaching, skills workshops, community rides, awareness campaigns, and rider networking, we aim to support everyone from new learners through to experienced riders returning to biking. Safe riding starts with skill, attitude, preparation, and a connected riding community.
The 'machine' might have been stored in the shed for a long winter & needs to be safe and set up before you take to the road. Book a FREE workshop safety check at any one of these amazing stores;
Check out how to maintain and regularly check your motorcycle at rideforever.co.nz
Keep up to date with best routes to travel on your motorcycling journey!
The Scooter Survival Facebook page has been created to help scooter riders and potential scooter riders become safer on New Zealand roads. Check out their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ScooterSurvivalNZ
